Model 94 win 30-30 manufactured in 1898

[Running Bear]

A friend of mine recently got a model 94 win on a trade. It has long full octagon barrel and serial number 38384. Manufactured in 1898. I would say in poor to fair condition. The worst part about it is the saddle ring has been ground off. Would this rifle have any value?

[fps plus]

Cool rifle. Most of that vintage have corroded bores , hopefully his doesn’t

[jethunter]

Poor condition won't have much value for collectors. If the bore is decent and rifle is mechanically sound it has value as a shooter.

[crosman177]

Sounds like it’s a wall hanger to me. Unless it’s sentimental.

To take it out hunting is risky especially with older wood and springs and parts inside. Risk for them to fail is there.

[Dean2]

No collector value, far too many available in really good shape and 30-30 was the most common caliber back in the day. They are however great old guns for shooting. I have a 94 made in 1897 in 38-55 that is completely original and it shoots just fine. As shooters they are worth 4-650 bucks depending on how rough/good they are. IF something breaks, no problem, parts are real easy to get.

[Running Bear]

OK, thanks
This one is rough.